MSA Process: Recovery After Injury
MSA Process: Recovery After InjurySkip to the navigationTopic OverviewMSA stands for movement, strength, and alternate activities. - Movement. Resume a full
range of motion as soon as possible after an injury. After 1 to 2 days of rest,
begin moving the injured area. Stop any activity if it causes pain and give the
injured area more rest. Gentle stretching will prevent scar tissue formation
that may decrease movement.
- Strength. Once
the swelling is gone and range of motion is restored, begin gradual efforts to
strengthen the injured area.
- Alternate activities. After the first few days but while the injury is still
healing, phase in regular exercise using activities or sports that do not place
a strain on the injured area.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJoan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy Current as ofMarch 24, 2017 Current as of:
March 24, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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